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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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